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From:Hopkins, Tiffany
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To:Scott, Rick
Subject:Lexipol re Immigration
Attachments:Immigration_Violations.pdf
Tiffany Hopkins
Executive Assistant to the Police Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E thopkins@slocity.org
T 805.781.7020
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414.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to members of the San Luis Obispo Police
Department relating to immigration and interacting with federal immigration officials.
414.1.1 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply to this policy (Government Code § 7284.4):
Criminal immigration violation - Any federal criminal immigration violation that penalizes a
person’s presence in, entry, or reentry to, or employment in, the United States. This does not
include any offense where a judicial warrant already has been issued.
Immigration enforcement - Any and all efforts to investigate, enforce, or assist in the investigation
or enforcement of any federal civil immigration law, including any and all efforts to investigate,
enforce, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any federal criminal immigration law that
penalizes a person's presence in, entry or reentry to, or employment in the United States.
Judicial warrant - An arrest warrant for a violation of federal criminal immigration law and issued
by a federal judge or a federal magistrate judge.
414.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo Police Department that all members make personal and
professional commitments to equal enforcement of the law and equal service to the public.
Confidence in this commitment will increase the effectiveness of this department in protecting and
serving the entire community and recognizing the dignity of all persons, regardless of their national
origin or immigration status.
414.3 VICTIMS AND WITNESSES
To encourage crime reporting and cooperation in the investigation of criminal activity, all
individuals, regardless of their immigration status, must feel secure that contacting or being
addressed by members of law enforcement will not automatically lead to immigration inquiry
and/or deportation. While it may be necessary to determine the identity of a victim or witness,
members shall treat all individuals equally and not in any way that would violate the United States
or California constitutions.
414.4 ENFORCEMENT
An officer may detain an individual when there are facts supporting a reasonable suspicion that the
individual entered into the United States in violation of a federal criminal law. Federal authorities
shall be notified as soon as possible and the detained individual shall be immediately released if
the federal authorities do not want the person held. An officer should not detain any individual, for
any length of time, for a civil violation of federal immigration laws or a related civil warrant.
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414.4.1 CIVIL VS. CRIMINAL FEDERAL OFFENSES
An individual who enters into the United States illegally has committed a misdemeanor (8 USC
§ 1325(a)). Generally, an alien who initially made a legal entry into the United States but has
remained beyond what is a legal period of time has committed a federal civil offense.
Reasonable suspicion that a criminal immigration violation has occurred shall not be based on
race, color, national origin or any other generalization that would cast suspicion on or stigmatize
any person, except to the extent permitted by the United States or California Constitutions. Instead,
the totality of circumstances shall be used to determine reasonable suspicion, and shall include
factors weighing for and against reasonable suspicion.
Factors that may be considered in determining reasonable suspicion that a criminal immigration
violation has occurred may include, but are not limited to:
(a)An admission that the person entered the United States illegally.
(b)Reason to suspect that the person possesses immigration documentation that is
forged, altered or otherwise indicative that the person is not legally present in the
United States.
(c)While a lack of English proficiency may be considered, it should not be the sole factor
in establishing reasonable suspicion. When practicable, reasonable effort should be
made to accommodate persons with limited English proficiency.
(d)Other factors based upon training and experience.
414.4.2 IMMIGRATION CHECKS
Immigration status may be determined through any of the following sources:
(a)A law enforcement officer who is authorized by the federal government under 8 USC
§ 1357 to verify or ascertain an alien's immigration status (sometimes referred to as
a 287(g) certified officer)
(b)Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
(c)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
An officer shall verify from a 287(g) certified officer, ICE or CBP whether a person’s presence in
the United States relates to a federal civil violation or a criminal violation.
If the officer has facts that establish probable cause to believe that a person already lawfully
detained for a criminal offense has committed a criminal immigration offense, he/she may continue
the detention and may request ICE or CBP to respond to the location to take custody of the
detained person. In addition, the officer shall notify a supervisor as soon as practicable. No
individual who is otherwise ready to be released should continue to be detained only because
questions about the individual’s status are unresolved.
An officer is encouraged to forgo detentions made solely on the basis of a misdemeanor offense
when time limitations, availability of personnel, issues of officer safety, communication capabilities
or the potential to obstruct a separate investigation outweigh the need for the detention.
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414.4.3 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
When notified that an officer has detained a person for a criminal offense and established probable
cause to believe the person has committed a criminal immigration offense, the supervisor should:
(a)Confirm that the detained person’s immigration status was properly verified.
(b)Ensure that the detained person is taken into custody when appropriate. Take any
additional steps necessary that may include, but are not limited to:
(a)Transfer to federal authorities.
(b)Lawful arrest for a criminal offense or warrant.
414.4.4 CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (CLETS)
Members shall not use information transmitted through CLETS for immigration enforcement
purposes except for criminal history information and only when consistent with the California
Values Act (Government Code § 15160).
Members shall not use the system to investigate immigration violations of 8 USC § 1325 (improper
entry) if that violation is the only criminal history in an individual’s record (Government Code §
15160).
414.5 DETENTION AND ARREST NOTIFICATION TO IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS
ENFORCEMENT
Except as described below, it is not necessary to notify ICE when booking arrestees at the county
jail. Immigration officials routinely interview suspected undocumented aliens who are booked into
the county jail. Notification should be handled according to jail operation procedures.
Whenever an officer has reason to believe that an individual arrested for any offense listed in
Health and Safety Code § 11369 may not be a citizen of the United States, and the individual is
not going to be booked into the county jail, the arresting officer shall notify ICE or other appropriate
agency of the United States.
Individuals arrested for other offenses who are not going to be booked into the county jail may be
reported to ICE or other appropriate agency of the United States.
When determining whether notification of immigration authorities is appropriate, the officer shall,
in consultation with a supervisor, consider the totality of circumstances of each case, including,
but not limited to:
(a)Seriousness of the offense
(b)Community safety
(c)Potential burden on ICE or other federal agency
(d)Impact on the immigrant community
No individual who is otherwise ready to be released should continue to be detained solely for the
purpose of making notification to immigration authorities.
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An officer shall not detain any individual, for any length of time, for a civil violation of federal
immigration laws or a related civil warrant (Government Code § 7284.6).
An officer who has a reasonable suspicion that an individual already lawfully contacted or detained
has committed a criminal violation of 8 USC § 1326(a) (unlawful reentry) that may be subject to an
enhancement due to a previous conviction of an aggravated felony under USC § 1326(b)(2), may
detain the person for a reasonable period of time to contact federal immigration officials to verify
whether the United States Attorney General has granted the individual permission for reentry and
whether the violation is subject to enhancement (Government Code § 7284.6). No individual who
is otherwise ready to be released should continue to be detained only because questions about
the individual’s status are unresolved.
If the officer has facts that establish probable cause to believe that a person already lawfully
detained has violated 8 USC § 1326(a) and the penalty may be subject to enhancement due to
prior conviction for specified aggravated felonies, he/she may arrest the individual for that offense
(Government Code § 7284.6).
An officer shall not detain any individual, for any length of time, for any other criminal immigration
violation of federal immigration laws (Government Code § 7284.6).
414.6 FEDERAL REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE
Requests by federal immigration officials for assistance from this department should be directed
to a supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for determining whether the requested assistance
would be permitted under the California Values Act (Government Code § 7284.2 et seq.)..
414.7 INFORMATION SHARING
No member of this department will prohibit, or in any way restrict, any other member from doing
any of the following regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any
individual (8 USC § 1373; Government Code § 7284.6):
(a)Sending information to, or requesting or receiving such information from federal
immigration officials
(b)Maintaining such information in department records
(c)Exchanging such information with any other federal, state, or local government entity
Nothing in this policy restricts sharing information that is permissible under the California Values
Act.
414.7.1 IMMIGRATION DETAINERS
No individual should be held based solely on a federal immigration detainer under 8 CFR 287.7
(Government Code § 7284.6).
Notification to a federal authority may be made prior to release of an individual who is the subject
of a notification request only if the individual meets one of the following conditions (Government
Code § 7282.5; Government Code § 7284.6):
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(a)The individual has been arrested and had a judicial probable cause determination for a
serious or violent felony identified in Penal Code § 667.5(c) or Penal Code § 1192.7(c).
(b)The individual has been arrested and had a judicial probable cause determination for
a felony punishable by time in a state prison.
(c)The individual has been convicted of an offense as identified in Government Code §
7282.5(a).
(d)The individual is a current registrant on the California Sex and Arson Registry.
(e)The individual is identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration
and Customs Enforcement as the subject of an outstanding federal felony arrest
warrant.
414.7.2 NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS
Individuals in custody shall be given a copy of documentation received from U.S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding a hold, notification, or transfer request along with
information as to whether the San Luis Obispo Police Department intends to comply with the
request (Government Code § 7283.1).
If the San Luis Obispo Police Department provides ICE with notification that an individual is being,
or will be, released on a certain date, the same notification shall be provided in writing to the
individual and to his/her attorney or to one additional person who the individual may designate
(Government Code § 7283.1).
414.7.3 ICE INTERVIEWS
Before any interview regarding civil immigration violations takes place between ICE personnel and
an individual in custody, the San Luis Obispo Police Department shall provide the individual with
a written consent form that explains the purpose of the interview, that the interview is voluntary,
and that he/she may decline to be interviewed or may choose to be interviewed only with his/her
attorney present. The consent form must be available in the languages specified in Government
Code § 7283.1.
414.7.4 REPORTING TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
The Detective Bureau supervisor shall ensure that data regarding the number of transfers of
an individual to immigration authorities, as permitted by Government Code § 7284.6(a)(4), and
the offense that allowed for the transfer is collected and provided to the Records Supervisor for
required reporting to the DOJ (Government Code § 7284.6(c)(2)(see the Records Bureau Policy).
414.8 U VISA AND T VISA NONIMMIGRANT STATUS
Under certain circumstances, federal law allows temporary immigration benefits, known as a U
visa, to victims and witnesses of certain qualifying crimes (8 USC § 1101(a)(15)(U)).
Similar immigration protection, known as a T visa, is available for certain qualifying victims of
human trafficking (8 USC § 1101(a)(15)(T)).
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Any request for assistance in applying for U visa or T visa status should be forwarded in a timely
manner to the Detective Bureau supervisor assigned to oversee the handling of any related case.
The Detective Bureau supervisor should:
(a)Consult with the assigned investigator to determine the current status of any related
case and whether further documentation is warranted.
(b)Contact the appropriate prosecutor assigned to the case, if applicable, to ensure the
certification or declaration has not already been completed and whether a certification
or declaration is warranted.
(c)Address the request and complete the certification or declaration, if appropriate, in a
timely manner.
1.The instructions for completing certification and declaration forms can be found
on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website.
2.Form I-918 Supplement B certification shall be completed if the victim qualifies
under Penal Code § 679.10 (multiple serious offenses). The certification shall be
completed and not refused for the specified reasons in Penal Code § 679.10(k)
(3).
3.Form I-914 Supplement B declaration shall be completed if the victim qualifies
under Penal Code § 236.5 or Penal Code § 679.11 (human trafficking). The
declaration shall be completed and not refused for completion for the specified
reasons in Penal Code § 679.11(j)(3).
4.Forward the completed Form I-918 Supplement B certification or completed
Form I-914 declaration B to the victim, family member, or authorized
representative (as defined in Penal Code § 679.10 and Penal Code § 679.11)
without requiring the victim to provide government-issued identification (Penal
Code § 679.10; Penal Code § 679.11)
(d)Ensure that any decision to complete, or not complete, a certification or declaration
form is documented in the case file and forwarded to the appropriate prosecutor.
Include a copy of any completed form in the case file.
1.If Form I-918 Supplement B is not certified, a written explanation of denial shall
be provided to the victim or authorized representative. The written denial shall
include specific details of any reasonable requests for cooperation and a detailed
description of how the victim refused to cooperate (Penal Code § 679.10).
(e)Inform the victim liaison of any requests and their status.
414.8.1 TIME FRAMES FOR COMPLETION
Officers and their supervisors who are assigned to investigate a case of human trafficking as
defined by Penal Code § 236.1 shall complete the above process and the documents needed for
indicating the individual is a victim for the T visa application within 15 business days of the first
encounter with the victim, regardless of whether it is requested by the victim (Penal Code § 236.5).
Officers and their supervisors shall complete the above process and the documents needed
certifying victim cooperation for a U visa or T visa application pursuant to Penal Code § 679.10
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and Penal Code § 679.11 within 30 days of a request from the victim, victim's family, or authorized
representative related to one of their assigned cases. If the victim is in removal proceedings, the
certification shall be processed within seven days of the first business day following the day the
request was received.
414.8.2 REPORTING TO LEGISLATURE
The Detective Bureau supervisor or the authorized designee should ensure that certification
requests are reported to the Legislature in January of each year and include the number of
certifications signed and the number denied. The report shall comply with Government Code §
9795 (Penal Code § 679.10; Penal Code § 679.11).
414.8.3 POLICE REPORTS
Upon request, a victim or authorized representative should beprovided with a copy of the report
filed by the victim within seven days of the request (Penal Code § 679.10).
414.9 TRAINING
The Training Manager should ensure that all appropriate members receive training on immigration
issues.
Training should include:
(a)Identifying civil versus criminal immigration violations.
(b)Factors that may be considered in determining whether a criminal immigration violation
has been committed.
(c)Prohibitions contained in the California Values Act (Government Code § 7284 et seq.).
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From:Robert Reyes <rreyes@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent:Friday, August 22, 2025 12:15 PM
To:Amoroso, Brian
Cc:Scott, Rick
Subject:Re: [EXT]FW: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Thank you for the information.
Robert B. Reyes
Chief Probation Officer
County of San Luis Obispo
(805) 788-2951
From: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
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Good morning Chief,
Attached are the training bulletins we received from Oxnard PD related to federal criminal immigration arrest warrants.
We pushed this out to our Officers so they are aware of the difference between a detainer and a federal criminal
warrant, which they would handle just like any other criminal warrant.
We are in the process of adding this information to our Lexipol Immigration Violation Policy, but have not completed it
yet.
Hopefully this helps.
Take care.
Brian
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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T 805.594.8016
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From: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:55 PM
To: PD_Lieutenants <PD_Lieutenants@slocity.org>
Subject: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Good afternoon,
Please review this training bulletin we got from Oxnard PD that outlines the difference between a Civil Immigration and
Criminal Immigration Warrant. They recently had one in their jurisdiction. These do not fall under the California Values
Act. Our process here for Officers in the field would be the same as in Oxnard, they would make the arrest in these
cases as it is a valid federal criminal warrant. Please conduct briefing trainings on this topic. I would think we are not
likely to see these up here, but you never know.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Brian
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E bamoroso@slocity.org
T 805.594.8016
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From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:15 PM
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To: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Brian,
This was an issue that some departments were/are experiencing with immigration detainees. Please share or
file away if needed in the future for training.
Thank you,
R. Scott
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From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:16:08 PDT
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
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From:Amoroso, Brian
Sent:Friday, August 22, 2025 11:17 AM
To:Scott, Rick
Subject:Immigration Violation Policy
Attachments:Immigration_Violations.pdf
It seems like this would be a good spot to include the training bulletin information.
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E bamoroso@slocity.org
T 805.594.8016
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From:Amoroso, Brian
Sent:Friday, August 22, 2025 11:16 AM
To:rreyes@co.slo.ca.us
Cc:Scott, Rick
Subject:FW: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Attachments:25-003 Training Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx; 25-003 Training
Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx.pdf
Good morning Chief,
Attached are the training bulletins we received from Oxnard PD related to federal criminal immigration arrest warrants.
We pushed this out to our Officers so they are aware of the difference between a detainer and a federal criminal
warrant, which they would handle just like any other criminal warrant.
We are in the process of adding this information to our Lexipol Immigration Violation Policy, but have not completed it
yet.
Hopefully this helps.
Take care.
Brian
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E bamoroso@slocity.org
T 805.594.8016
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From: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:55 PM
To: PD_Lieutenants <PD_Lieutenants@slocity.org>
Subject: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
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Good afternoon,
Please review this training bulletin we got from Oxnard PD that outlines the difference between a Civil Immigration and
Criminal Immigration Warrant. They recently had one in their jurisdiction. These do not fall under the California Values
Act. Our process here for Officers in the field would be the same as in Oxnard, they would make the arrest in these
cases as it is a valid federal criminal warrant. Please conduct briefing trainings on this topic. I would think we are not
likely to see these up here, but you never know.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Brian
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E bamoroso@slocity.org
T 805.594.8016
slocity.org
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From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:15 PM
To: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Brian,
This was an issue that some departments were/are experiencing with immigration detainees. Please share or
file away if needed in the future for training.
Thank you,
R. Scott
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From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:16:08 PDT
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
Police Department
Jason Benites, Chief of Police
Training Bulletin
25-003
Date: June 3, 2025
Subject: Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants
Purpose:
Provide Oxnard Police Department employees guidance on federal criminal immigration
arrest warrants now being issued by United States District Court magistrates. This
training bulletin update will provide an example of a federal criminal immigration arrest
warrant as found on NCIC, and contrast it with an example of a civil immigration
detainer.
Background:
Historically, immigration authorities have used civil detainers to allow officials across the
United States to detain subjects for removal and deportation purposes. The California
Values Act (SB 54, 2017) prohibits California law enforcement agencies from enforcing
or acting upon these civil detainers.
Recently, federal immigration officials have begun utilizing United States District Courts
to issue criminal immigration arrest warrants under Title 8, United States Code, Sections
1326(a) and 1326(b). The California Values Act does not prohibit California law
enforcement officers from acting upon criminal immigration arrest warrants.
Title 8, United States Code (U.S.C.) § 1326(a) addresses the reentry of previously
deported persons into the United States. It makes it a criminal offense for a person to
enter, attempt to enter, or be found within the United States after being deported,
excluded, or removed without the express consent of the Attorney General.
June 3, 2025
Training Bulletin 25-002
Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants
Title 8, United States Code, section 1326(b) outlines the criminal penalties for a
person who reenters the United States after being removed, excluded, or deported, or
after departing the United States while an order of exclusion, deportation, or removal is
outstanding. The circumstances of the removal are linked to prior criminal history.
In sum, this statute applies to individuals who have 1) previously been deported, 2)
have reentered the United States, and 3) may include those who have committed
offenses after reentry.
Discussion
Oxnard Police Department personnel must recognize the difference between a civil
immigration detainer and a criminal immigration warrant. These are valid federal
criminal warrants, and not civil immigration detainers. If you encounter an individual with
a criminal warrant under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a) or (b), they must be arrested and booked
into jail following the same procedures applicable to any other criminal warrant.
Procedure
When encountering an individual with a valid warrant under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a) or (b):
1. Confirm the warrant’s validity
Verify the warrant through the NCIC or the listed agency
2. Arrest the person
These warrants are federal criminal warrants. Subjects are to be taken into custody.
3. Book the person into jail
Follow standard booking procedures as with any criminal charge.
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June 3, 2025
Training Bulletin 25-002
Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants
Examples
Immigration Detainer (Do not enforce)
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June 3, 2025
Training Bulletin 25-002
Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants
Criminal Immigration Warrant (Enforceable)
Persons Involved in the Training Bulletin:
Dale Mc Alpine, Commander
Rocky Marquez, Assistant Chief
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Police Department
Jason Benites, Chief of Police
Training Bulletin
25-003
Date: June 3, 2025
Subject: Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants
Purpose:
Provide Oxnard Police Department employees guidance on federal criminal immigration
arrest warrants now being issued by United States District Court magistrates. This
training bulletin update will provide an example of a federal criminal immigration arrest
warrant as found on NCIC, and contrast it with an example of a civil immigration detainer.
Background:
Historically, immigration authorities have used civil detainers to allow officials across the
United States to detain subjects for removal and deportation purposes. The California
Values Act (SB 54, 2017) prohibits California law enforcement agencies from enforcing
or acting upon these civil detainers.
Recently, federal immigration officials have begun utilizing United States District Courts
to issue criminal immigration arrest warrants under Title 8, United States Code, Sections
1326(a) and 1326(b). The California Values Act does not prohibit California law
enforcement officers from acting upon criminal immigration arrest warrants.
Title 8, United States Code (U.S.C.) § 1326(a) addresses the reentry of previously
deported persons into the United States. It makes it a criminal offense for a person to
enter, attempt to enter, or be found within the United States after being deported,
excluded, or removed without the express consent of the Attorney General.
June 3, 2025
Training Bulletin 25-002
Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants
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Title 8, United States Code, section 1326(b) outlines the criminal penalties for a person
who reenters the United States after being removed, excluded, or deported, or after
departing the United States while an order of exclusion, deportation, or removal is
outstanding. The circumstances of the removal are linked to prior criminal history.
In sum, this statute applies to individuals who have 1) previously been deported, 2) have
reentered the United States, and 3) may include those who have committed offenses after
reentry.
Discussion
Oxnard Police Department personnel must recognize the difference between a civil
immigration detainer and a criminal immigration warrant. These are valid federal criminal
warrants, and not civil immigration detainers. If you encounter an individual with a criminal
warrant under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a) or (b), they must be arrested and booked into jail
following the same procedures applicable to any other criminal warrant.
Procedure
When encountering an individual with a valid warrant under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a) or (b):
1. Confirm the warrant’s validity
Verify the warrant through the NCIC or the listed agency
2. Arrest the person
These warrants are federal criminal warrants. Subjects are to be taken into custody.
3. Book the person into jail
Follow standard booking procedures as with any criminal charge.
June 3, 2025
Training Bulletin 25-002
Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants
3
Examples
Immigration Detainer (Do not enforce)
June 3, 2025
Training Bulletin 25-002
Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants
4
Criminal Immigration Warrant (Enforceable)
Persons Involved in the Training Bulletin:
Dale Mc Alpine, Commander
Rocky Marquez, Assistant Chief
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From:Scott, Rick
Sent:Friday, July 11, 2025 6:39 PM
To:McDonald, Whitney
Cc:Symens, Sadie; Department Heads
Subject:FW: Confidential/Prividgleged: ICE Activity in SLO City FAQ - City Attorney
Attachments:20250711_CAO Confidential Memo_SLOPD Response to Immigration Enforcement.pdf
Importance:High
BCC CC:
Leadership Team,
Just a quick moment to share with you all a communication (below) which was sent out to our police
department regarding the very troubling state of immigration policy and enforcement. We know but cannot
fully appreciate the levels of anxiety and anger regarding immigration and its impacts for our community.
With the assistance of our City Attorney’s Office, Christine Dietrick, Sadie Symens, and their amazing staff
have assisted us with the attached confidential memo to help guide good decision making while navigating
this complex issue for our community. In addition, as the regional chair for our SLO County Criminal Justice
Administrators Association we are routinely roundtableing and sharing information across county LE
agencies to best align our response to this issue in the most practical and compassionate manner possible.
Your SLO Police department is comprised of some of the most diverse, most experienced, best trained, and
highly educated officers in the region. While immigration itself is a new topic for our team, addressing civil
unrest and providing support are not. Building community partnerships and alliance, while being thoughtful
and compassionate are our operating values. We anticipate possible community clashes with ICE and
federal agents over this issue as well as community wide protests. We are well prepared to navigate these
challenges and support the health and safety of our City of San Luis Obispo community, always placing
community needs first and foremost.
While we cannot and would not interfere with ICE operations, we can and will act with purpose to preserve
the feeling of safety in our community. This might mean responding when called to validate a federal
operation, relieve community tensions, and be a trusted arm of law enforcement if a situation were to occur.
Our teams will respond to any call for service where people feel unsafe, threatened, or just concerned for
the safety of another, even if the actors are thought to be another law enforcement officer, real or otherwise.
In addition, for any call for service we will NEVER ask a person if they are here legally or their immigration
status. Immigration status has zero bearing on our commitment and desire to provide the best police
services possible to every person in our community.
Again, we ask kindly that the memo attached not be shared out, but we think it is important to see the
conversations occurring and to engage your police department if you or your constituents have any
questions. I will be continuing conversations and partnership with SLO UndocuSupport, SLOLAF, and the
recently created SLO County Immigrant Support Coalition which formed at the end of 2024 to continue to
seek humane, just, and compassionate approaches to supporting our whole community.
Thank you,
Rick Scott
Police Chief
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From: dhs.gov>
Sent:Thursday, July 3, 2025 9:41 PM
To:Scott, Rick
Subject:RE: Possible ICE Activity in SLO City
Hello Rick,
Sorry for the late reply. When You can please give me a call. Tonight is fine if it’s not to late for you, or tomorrow.
From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 3, 2025 11:55 AM
To: dhs.gov>
Subject: Possible ICE Activity in SLO City
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Hi Agent
Hoping this email finds you well as it has been a number of months since we last spoke. I wanted to check-in to see if
you could perhaps verify some information for me? Late yesterday we received a call from the SLO Public Defender’s
office indicating the need to file a missing person’s report. Their claim was the person drove to the SLO Courthouse
and then disappeared, leaving a family member and vehicle behind. We were later contacted and advised the “missing
person” was detained in downtown SLO and transported to the LA area by ICE. The person was from Paso and had
no connection to our community other than attending court (where we was apparently sentenced). We also received
another (unconfirmed) report of similar activity today.
This sounds a bit off to me that he would be driven directly to LA, but maybe that’s the protocol. Would you have a
way to let me know if in fact there was an apprehension yesterday (7/2) by ICE in San Luis Obispo and if this person
was detained. I’m working to preemptively do some damage control as I know our community will direct concerns to
the City.
Thanks again for any assistance you can provide and take care.
Thank you,
Rick Scott
Police Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From: Scott, Rick
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2025 12:27 PM
To: dhs.gov
Subject: SLOPD Contact
Hi Agent
I was provided your contact information by one of my staff members. I wanted to reach out and introduce myself and
hopefully establish a point of contact between our agencies. As I'm sure you are aware and are experiencing there are
many rumors abound about what ice is and is not doing, but like ICE we prefer to deal in facts. I do not believe my
team has had any contact with ICE over the past number of years, but I thought it might be beneficial if your agency
were able to have a direct contact with the San Luis Obispo Police Department. Obviously, there are many legal
provisions according to California law which governs our levels of cooperation, but from an officer safety standpoint
want you to know how to connect in an emergency.
If you have a couple of minutes for a brief call, I would like to simply introduce myself by phone when it is convenient
for you. My cell number is
Take care and be safe.
Rick Scott
Police Chief
Police Department
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From:Dickel, Jason
Sent:Monday, June 23, 2025 6:47 AM
To:Walsh, Joshua
Subject:Re: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Great, thank you sir.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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From: Walsh, Joshua <jwalsh@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 5:29:24 AM
To: Dickel, Jason <jdickel@slocity.org>
Cc: PD_Sergeants <PD_Sergeants@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Hi Jason,
We actually came across one of these warrants today on a parking problem. The warrant was attached to a 10-
28. The subject was not located, and no enforcement action was taken. The DR is 250622044. I talked with Patrol
and Dispatch about your email and showed Dispatch how to tell the difference between the civil and criminal warrants.
Just an FYI that we may see more,
Joshua
From: Dickel, Jason <jdickel@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 10:59 AM
To: PD_Sergeants <PD_Sergeants@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Hello team
Please review the attached bulletins to be discussed during briefings please.
Thank you
Jason
From: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:55 PM
To: PD_Lieutenants <PD_Lieutenants@slocity.org>
Subject: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Good afternoon,
Please review this training bulletin we got from Oxnard PD that outlines the difference between a Civil Immigration and
Criminal Immigration Warrant. They recently had one in their jurisdiction. These do not fall under the California Values
Act. Our process here for Officers in the field would be the same as in Oxnard, they would make the arrest in these
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cases as it is a valid federal criminal warrant. Please conduct briefing trainings on this topic. I would think we are not
likely to see these up here, but you never know.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Brian
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
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From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:15 PM
To: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Brian,
This was an issue that some departments were/are experiencing with immigration detainees. Please share or
file away if needed in the future for training.
Thank you,
R. Scott
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:16:08 PDT
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
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We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
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From:Recinos, Veronica
Sent:Monday, June 23, 2025 6:35 AM
To:PD_Communications
Subject:FW: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Attachments:25-003 Training Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx; 25-003 Training
Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx.pdf
Info for you all regarding Immigration warrants as I ran someone last night that had one. The attachments will explain
how to tell the difference between a Civil and Criminal Immigration warrant.
From: Walsh, Joshua <jwalsh@slocity.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:05 PM
To: Chalfant, Christy <cchalfan@slocity.org>; Recinos, Veronica <vrecinos@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
From: Dickel, Jason <jdickel@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 10:59 AM
To: PD_Sergeants <PD_Sergeants@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Hello team
Please review the attached bulletins to be discussed during briefings please.
Thank you
Jason
From: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:55 PM
To: PD_Lieutenants <PD_Lieutenants@slocity.org>
Subject: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Good afternoon,
Please review this training bulletin we got from Oxnard PD that outlines the difference between a Civil Immigration and
Criminal Immigration Warrant. They recently had one in their jurisdiction. These do not fall under the California Values
Act. Our process here for Officers in the field would be the same as in Oxnard, they would make the arrest in these
cases as it is a valid federal criminal warrant. Please conduct briefing trainings on this topic. I would think we are not
likely to see these up here, but you never know.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Brian
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Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E bamoroso@slocity.org
T 805.594.8016
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From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:15 PM
To: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Brian,
This was an issue that some departments were/are experiencing with immigration detainees. Please share or
file away if needed in the future for training.
Thank you,
R. Scott
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:16:08 PDT
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
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Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
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From:Walsh, Joshua
Sent:Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:05 PM
To:Chalfant, Christy; Recinos, Veronica
Subject:FW: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Attachments:25-003 Training Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx; 25-003 Training
Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx.pdf
From: Dickel, Jason <jdickel@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 10:59 AM
To: PD_Sergeants <PD_Sergeants@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Hello team
Please review the attached bulletins to be discussed during briefings please.
Thank you
Jason
From: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:55 PM
To: PD_Lieutenants <PD_Lieutenants@slocity.org>
Subject: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Good afternoon,
Please review this training bulletin we got from Oxnard PD that outlines the difference between a Civil Immigration and
Criminal Immigration Warrant. They recently had one in their jurisdiction. These do not fall under the California Values
Act. Our process here for Officers in the field would be the same as in Oxnard, they would make the arrest in these
cases as it is a valid federal criminal warrant. Please conduct briefing trainings on this topic. I would think we are not
likely to see these up here, but you never know.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Brian
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
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From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:15 PM
To: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Brian,
This was an issue that some departments were/are experiencing with immigration detainees. Please share or
file away if needed in the future for training.
Thank you,
R. Scott
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:16:08 PDT
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
19
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
23
From:Inglehart, Brent
Sent:Wednesday, June 18, 2025 7:58 AM
To:Etherton, Blake; Berrios, George; Villanueva, Israel; Behrens, Jeremy; Mangskau, Natalie; Ayres,
Angela; Tyler, Brandon; Johanson, Tyler; Bravo, Daniel; Parsons, Nolan; Ybarra, Francisco
Cc:Kemp, Caleb
Subject:FW: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Attachments:25-003 Training Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx; 25-003 Training
Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx.pdf
Here you go team. This is what I was mentioning in briefing. Please take a look at the attachments.
Appreciate you all.
Brent
From: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:55 PM
Subject: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Good afternoon,
Please review this training bulletin we got from Oxnard PD that outlines the difference between a Civil Immigration and
Criminal Immigration Warrant. They recently had one in their jurisdiction. These do not fall under the California Values
Act. Our process here for Officers in the field would be the same as in Oxnard, they would make the arrest in these
cases as it is a valid federal criminal warrant. Please conduct briefing trainings on this topic. I would think we are not
likely to see these up here, but you never know.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Brian
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E bamoroso@slocity.org
T 805.594.8016
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From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:15 PM
To: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Brian,
This was an issue that some departments were/are experiencing with immigration detainees. Please share or
file away if needed in the future for training.
Thank you,
R. Scott
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:16:08 PDT
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
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From:Dickel, Jason
Sent:Tuesday, June 17, 2025 10:59 AM
To:PD_Sergeants
Subject:FW: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Attachments:25-003 Training Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx; 25-003 Training
Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx.pdf
Hello team
Please review the attached bulletins to be discussed during briefings please.
Thank you
Jason
From: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:55 PM
To: PD_Lieutenants <PD_Lieutenants@slocity.org>
Subject: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Good afternoon,
Please review this training bulletin we got from Oxnard PD that outlines the difference between a Civil Immigration and
Criminal Immigration Warrant. They recently had one in their jurisdiction. These do not fall under the California Values
Act. Our process here for Officers in the field would be the same as in Oxnard, they would make the arrest in these
cases as it is a valid federal criminal warrant. Please conduct briefing trainings on this topic. I would think we are not
likely to see these up here, but you never know.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Brian
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E bamoroso@slocity.org
T 805.594.8016
slocity.org
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delete the material from any computer.
From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:15 PM
To: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Brian,
This was an issue that some departments were/are experiencing with immigration detainees. Please share or
file away if needed in the future for training.
Thank you,
R. Scott
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:16:08 PDT
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
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From:Jason Benites <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Sent:Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:32 PM
Subject:Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Attachments:25-003 Training Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx; 25-003 Training
Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx.pdf
See below, and attached.
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:15:13 PDT
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
28
From:Kemp, Caleb
Sent:Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:08 PM
To:Loll, Bryce; Inglehart, Brent
Subject:FW: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Attachments:25-003 Training Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx; 25-003 Training
Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx.pdf
Hi guys, please take a look and get your teams dialed in on this information.
Thank you much!
-Caleb
From: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:55 PM
To: PD_Lieutenants <PD_Lieutenants@slocity.org>
Subject: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Good afternoon,
Please review this training bulletin we got from Oxnard PD that outlines the difference between a Civil Immigration and
Criminal Immigration Warrant. They recently had one in their jurisdiction. These do not fall under the California Values
Act. Our process here for Officers in the field would be the same as in Oxnard, they would make the arrest in these
cases as it is a valid federal criminal warrant. Please conduct briefing trainings on this topic. I would think we are not
likely to see these up here, but you never know.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Brian
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E bamoroso@slocity.org
T 805.594.8016
slocity.org
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From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:15 PM
To: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Brian,
This was an issue that some departments were/are experiencing with immigration detainees. Please share or
file away if needed in the future for training.
Thank you,
R. Scott
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:16:08 PDT
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
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From:Dickel, Jason
Sent:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 4:31 PM
To:Amoroso, Brian
Subject:RE: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Willdo sir.
From: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:55 PM
To: PD_Lieutenants <PD_Lieutenants@slocity.org>
Subject: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Good afternoon,
Please review this training bulletin we got from Oxnard PD that outlines the difference between a Civil Immigration and
Criminal Immigration Warrant. They recently had one in their jurisdiction. These do not fall under the California Values
Act. Our process here for Officers in the field would be the same as in Oxnard, they would make the arrest in these
cases as it is a valid federal criminal warrant. Please conduct briefing trainings on this topic. I would think we are not
likely to see these up here, but you never know.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Brian
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E bamoroso@slocity.org
T 805.594.8016
slocity.org
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From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:15 PM
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To: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Brian,
This was an issue that some departments were/are experiencing with immigration detainees. Please share or
file away if needed in the future for training.
Thank you,
R. Scott
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:16:08 PDT
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
32
From:Amoroso, Brian
Sent:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:55 PM
To:PD_Lieutenants
Subject:Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Attachments:25-003 Training Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx; 25-003 Training
Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx.pdf
Good afternoon,
Please review this training bulletin we got from Oxnard PD that outlines the difference between a Civil Immigration and
Criminal Immigration Warrant. They recently had one in their jurisdiction. These do not fall under the California Values
Act. Our process here for Officers in the field would be the same as in Oxnard, they would make the arrest in these
cases as it is a valid federal criminal warrant. Please conduct briefing trainings on this topic. I would think we are not
likely to see these up here, but you never know.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Brian
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E bamoroso@slocity.org
T 805.594.8016
slocity.org
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From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:15 PM
To: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Brian,
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This was an issue that some departments were/are experiencing with immigration detainees. Please share or
file away if needed in the future for training.
Thank you,
R. Scott
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:16:08 PDT
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
34
From:Amoroso, Brian
Sent:Wednesday, June 4, 2025 2:51 PM
To:Scott, Rick
Subject:RE: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Thanks for passing this along. I don’t want to confuse Officers, but this is good information to understand why these
Federal Criminal warrants are different from the normal Civil Immigration ones and they are expected to arrest if seen.
(Highly unlikely up here but you never know)
I will have LTs cover it in briefings.
Thanks
Brian
From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:15 PM
To: Amoroso, Brian <bamoroso@slocity.org>
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Brian,
This was an issue that some departments were/are experiencing with immigration detainees. Please share or
file away if needed in the future for training.
Thank you,
R. Scott
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Benites, Jason" <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Date: June 3, 2025 at 16:16:08 PDT
Subject: Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8,
Section 1326, encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The
bulletin contrasts examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying
information and phone numbers have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their
websites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and
training materials that would otherwise be available to the public through a California Public
Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
35
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
36
From:Benites, Jason <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Sent:Tuesday, June 3, 2025 4:15 PM
Subject:Fwd: Training Bulletin re Federal Arrest Warrants for Immigration Violations
Attachments:25-003 Training Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx; 25-003 Training
Bulletin - Federal Criminal Immigration Arrest Warrants.docx.pdf
Region 12 (Tri-Counties area) Chiefs,
We have seen one (1) instance thus far in which a federal criminal arrest warrant for USC 8, Section 1326,
encountered by officers in the field last week.
Attached is our training bulletin regarding federal criminal immigration arrest warrants. The bulletin contrasts
examples of a civil detainer versus a criminal warrant. Personal identifying information and phone numbers
have been redacted in the examples.
I am attaching it in MS Word format in the event you would like to create your own version.
Also, keep in mind that these are SB 978 responsive, which requires agencies to post on their websites all
current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and training materials that would
otherwise be available to the public through a California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) request.
Stay safe,
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
40
From:Amoroso, Brian
Sent:Monday, February 17, 2025 9:43 AM
To:PD_Officers; PD_CSO; PD_Communications; PD_Records
Subject:DHS Clarification
Good morning,
Oxnard PD recently had a case (summarized below) of an arrestee that was of interest to DHS. As a reminder, in
accordance with California State Law, we cannot share information about individuals with DHS. Generally, our arrestees
are taken to jail, and whatever happens between the jail and DHS is a separate process, but if you field a call from DHS
asking questions about someone our Department contacted, please forward the request up the chain of command, and
hold oƯ on providing any additional details to them directly.
Thank you.
Oxnard PD Case:
Yesterday, a 23 year-old male came to our station to have his fingerprints taken as part of a misdemeanor citation that he
recently received. He had been cited for 23109(c)VC (exhibition of speed) and 12500(a)VC (unlicensed driver), and had his
fingerprints taken as part of the cite-booking process.
Approximately 10-15 minutes after his release, the Department of Homeland Security called our temporary holding
facility to inquire of his whereabouts, and wanted to place a detainer on him. They were told that he had been released.
They asked for his home address, and our booking officer advised that we could not provide any further information.
Brian Amoroso
Deputy Chief
Police Department
1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729
E bamoroso@slocity.org
T 805.594.8016
slocity.org
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From:Benites, Jason <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:02 AM
To:Scott, Rick
Subject:Re: DHS inquiry directly to police station
Thanks Rick!
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
On Thu, Feb 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Jason,
We have not encountered this before, although not surprising. I have a great relations hip with our regional ICE office
in that we just let each other know if we need emergency officer safety assistance. I will be sure to let out team know
this occurred and to be prepared to respond just as you did with is consistent with California law.
Thank you,
Rick
From: Benites, Jason <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:36 AM
To: Jason Benites <Jason.Benites@oxnardpd.org>; <jsmith@pismobeach.org>;
<sshorts@simivalley.org>; <mmartinez@arroyogrande.org>; <jmunro@gbpd.org>;
< port-hueneme.ca.us>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; com>;
<dnord@prcity.com>; <daguilar@spcity.org>; <Awatkins@morrobayca.gov>;
< lompoc.ca.us>; guadalupe.ca.us>; <dsuttles@atascadero.org>;
<dcohen@cityofsantamaria.org>
Subject: DHS inquiry directly to police station
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
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Yesterday, a 23 year-old male came to our station to have his fingerprints taken as part of a misdemeanor
citation that he recently received. He had been cited for 23109(c)VC (exhibition of speed) and 12500(a)VC
(unlicensed driver), and had his fingerprints taken as part of the cite-booking process.
Approximately 10-15 minutes after his release, the Department of Homeland Security called our
temporary holding facility to inquire of his whereabouts, and wanted to place a detainer on him. They were
told that he had been released.
They asked for his home address , and our booking officer advised that we could not provide any further
information.
This appears to be a first for us. Have any of you had DHS come directly to your station recently?
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
43
From:Scott, Rick
Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:57 AM
To:Amoroso, Brian
Cc:Mickel, Fred
Subject:FW: DHS inquiry directly to police station
Brian,
Just be aware this occurred and to make sure our office and CSOs team who might run prints know what information
we are able to provide and to whom. Sounds like Oxnard handled this properly.
Thank you,
Rick
From: Benites, Jason <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:36 AM
To: Jason Benites <Jason.Benites@oxnardpd.org>; <jsmith@pismobeach.org>; <sshorts@simivalley.org>;
<mmartinez@arroyogrande.org>; org>; port-
hueneme.ca.us>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>; com>; <dnord@prcity.com>;
org>; <Awatkins@morrobayca.gov>; lompoc.ca.us>;
guadalupe.ca.us>; <dsuttles@atascadero.org>; <dcohen@cityofsantamaria.org>
Subject: DHS inquiry directly to police station
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Yesterday, a 23 year-old male came to our station to have his fingerprints taken as part of a misdemeanor
citation that he recently received. He had been cited for 23109(c)VC (exhibition of speed) and 12500(a)VC
(unlicensed driver), and had his fingerprints taken as part of the cite-booking process.
Approximately 10-15 minutes after his release, the Department of Homeland Security called our
temporary holding facility to inquire of his whereabouts, and wanted to place a detainer on him. They were told
that he had been released.
They asked for his home address , and our booking officer advised that we could not provide any further
information.
This appears to be a first for us. Have any of you had DHS come directly to your station recently?
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
44
From:Scott, Rick
Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:55 AM
To:Benites, Jason
Subject:RE: DHS inquiry directly to police station
Hi Jason,
We have not encountered this before, although not surprising. I have a great relations hip with our regional ICE office
in that we just let each other know if we need emergency officer safety assistance. I will be sure to let out team know
this occurred and to be prepared to respond just as you did with is consistent with California law.
Thank you,
Rick
From: Benites, Jason <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:36 AM
To: Jason Benites <Jason.Benites@oxnardpd.org>; <jsmith@pismobeach.org>; <sshorts@simivalley.org>;
<mmartinez@arroyogrande.org>; org>; port-
hueneme.ca.us>; <rscott@slocity.org>; com>; <dnord@prcity.com>;
<daguilar@spcity.org>; <Awatkins@morrobayca.gov>; lompoc.ca.us>;
guadalupe.ca.us>; <dsuttles@atascadero.org>; <dcohen@cityofsantamaria.org>
Subject: DHS inquiry directly to police station
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Yesterday, a 23 year-old male came to our station to have his fingerprints taken as part of a misdemeanor
citation that he recently received. He had been cited for 23109(c)VC (exhibition of speed) and 12500(a)VC
(unlicensed driver), and had his fingerprints taken as part of the cite-booking process.
Approximately 10-15 minutes after his release, the Department of Homeland Security called our
temporary holding facility to inquire of his whereabouts, and wanted to place a detainer on him. They were told
that he had been released.
They asked for his home address , and our booking officer advised that we could not provide any further
information.
This appears to be a first for us. Have any of you had DHS come directly to your station recently?
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624
45
From:Benites, Jason <jason.benites@oxnardpd.org>
Sent:Thursday, February 13, 2025 9:36 AM
To:Jason Benites; Scott, Rick;
Subject:DHS inquiry directly to police station
This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond.
Yesterday, a 23 year-old male came to our station to have his fingerprints taken as part of a misdemeanor
citation that he recently received. He had been cited for 23109(c)VC (exhibition of speed) and 12500(a)VC
(unlicensed driver), and had his fingerprints taken as part of the cite-booking process.
Approximately 10-15 minutes after his release, the Department of Homeland Security called our
temporary holding facility to inquire of his whereabouts, and wanted to place a detainer on him. They were told
that he had been released.
They asked for his home address , and our booking officer advised that we could not provide any further
information.
This appears to be a first for us. Have any of you had DHS come directly to your station recently?
Jason Benites
Chief of Police
Oxnard Police Department
jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
Office: (805) 385-7624